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On KMOX, Megan Lynch reports on a St. Charles church’s plan to demolish six buildings, with four approved and two blocked due to historical significance. Brad Young breaks down why the city council’s decision is key and why resident lawsuits rarely succeed. The conversation also turns to a federal indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, where prosecutors allege payments to Ku Klux Kl...

Megan Lynch reports on a federal review by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and House Oversight Committee, led by James Comer, into multiple deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to sensitive U.S. research. While the cases have raised national security concerns, officials say there is no confirmed pattern or connection as the investigation continues.

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Debby Monterrey talks with Josh Mogerman, Managing Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council, about major environmental policy shifts. The discussion focuses on the rollback of the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding and broader actions by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration. They break down how these changes could impact air quality,...

Megan Lynch reports on the growing wave of cyber attacks targeting hospitals and health systems, and is joined by Jonathan Tock, founder and principal at SingleWave Technologies. They break down why hospitals are prime targets for ransomware groups and state actors, and how these attacks can delay surgeries, divert ambulances, and put patient lives at risk.

Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Mark James tells MissouriNet's Sue Danielson to talk about Operation Relentless Pursuit and the success they have had arresting suspected felons in the first year.

Beth Heller Gelles, Co-Founder of Acceptance Ahead and Author of "Crazy For College" joins Megan Lynch discussing how to start preparing for your child's college journey.

KMOX's Maria Keena goes in-depth with Michelle on the difficulty for some women to get a real ID.

Jeff Smith, Executive Director Missouri Workforce Housing Association joins Megan Lynch to talk about the proposal to create "innovation zones".

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TV Guide's Matt Roush talks about Margo's Got Money Troubles and nature shows.

Dr. Erica Barnell, with Geneoscopy joins Debbie Monterrey to talk about the four letters between you and cancer.

Elizabeth Donoghue, SIU Carbondale University Honors Program Assistant Director and President of the Fuller Dome Home Museum joins Megan Lynch to talk about the Buckminster Fuller celebration at SIUC this week.

CBS News Military Analyst Jeff McCausland joins Megan Lynch to talk about the latest with Iran.

John Horn, Economics Professor, Olin Business School at Washington University joins Megan Lynch to discuss the latest economic news.

Jill Schlesinger joins to discuss tock market and when will Kevin Warsh be confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair

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The historic Quinn Chapel could be torn down by the city, but neighbors and preservation groups are stepping in to try to save it. There's a cleanup Saturday morning aimed at "cleaning it" up and showing the city there's concern. Katie Graebe, a preservation specialist with the Landmarks Association of St. Louis with Debbie Monterrey.

Award-winning children's book author Kate Klise is the keynote for this year's Missouri Book Festival. She joined Megan Lynch. It's this Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ Washington Public Library in downtown Washington, Missouri.

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Dr. Gary Nelson with Orthopedic Associates and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital joins KMOX Health Reporter Fred Bodimer. They discuss the used of robotic technology to perform shoulder replacement surgery.

Regional businesses are taking a, 'wait and see approach,' as the US attacks on Iran continue. St Louis Federal Reserve economist Charles Gascon provides an analysis of the 'Beige Book' to Megan Lynch.

'The natural behavior of boys is often disciplined,' in the pre-school setting, says Cortaiga Collins, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Strengthening Families. The Good Shepard Academy for Boys is a first-of-its-kind preschool serving boys aged 3-to-5. 'We wanted to create a space where boys could be themselves authentically,' continues Collins, she says that boys that age are...

KMOX's Michael Calhoun looks into the closing of Painted Tree Boutique locations. He spoke with Emily Perrotta, who operated a booth at the Ballwin, MO location.